By Dave Fidlin Correspondent A contractor could soon be brought into the fold to assist Whitewater officials in making energy-efficient upgrades to a number of city-owned buildings. This includes implementing updated equipment such as tankless water heaters from companies akin to Morris Jenkins, as they take up less space and […]
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Magic? No, it’s science
ScienceNight to feature more than 55 exhibits All elementary school students in the Whitewater Unified School District – and their families – are invited to attend ScienceNight 2014 at Whitewater High School from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 19. The science teachers of Whitewater High School, in conjunction with […]
Two charged in Whitewater burglaries
By Vicky Wedig Staff Writer A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Monday, March 17 for two men charged with stealing metal from a Whitewater company more than two years ago. Matthew G. Kompski, 35, of Jefferson, and Thomas R. Zunker, 25, of Eagle, are charged in Walworth County Circuit Court […]
A coach in the game of life
Belief in kids is the foundation of Gnatzig’s approach By Heather Ruenz Editor Hugh Gnatzig and his storied career playing high school and college basketball as well as a long stint coaching – all in Whitewater – has been told many times before. But that’s only part of the story. […]
Support the troops at UW-W March 19
A donations drive is underway at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater that will give people a chance to support troops serving overseas. A collection event will take place from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 19, in the James R. Connor University Center. Anyone from campus and the community may […]
One big project
Three stages of East Gateway endeavor combined By Dave Fidlin Correspondent With winter giving way to spring, Whitewater officials are starting to turn their attention toward construction work. Final details of one of the largest endeavors in recent years – the East Gateway project – are starting to take shape. […]
Fire at sorority house displaces 23 UW-W students
A minor fire at a sorority house has temporarily displaced 23 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students. The fire at the Sigma Sigma Sigma house was reported about 10:44 a.m. Friday and was out within 30 minutes, according to Jeff Angileri, assistant director of marketing and media relations at UW-W. The house […]
School District sends facility needs letter to parents
By Tracy Ouellette Editor The East Troy Community School District sent a letter to parents this week informing them of the district’s facility needs and the process that will be used to address the needs. The letter from Dr. Christopher Hibner, superintendent details the needs of the district as identified […]
Graves won’t seek another term; endorses undersheriff
After 42 years in law enforcement – including 14 as Walworth County Sheriff – David Graves announced Friday that he will not seek another term in next fall’s election. Graves, who made the announcement in a press release issued Friday morning, wasted no time in endorsing current Undersheriff Kurt Picknell […]
Having a ball
ROTC Cadets Cody Rabiego (left) and Mariah Gorse, walk under the Saber Arch at the March 13 ROTC Military Ball held at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. (Tom Ganser photo)
